By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Governor Babagana Zulum has felicitated with Christians as well as soldiers who are celebrating Christmas while battling insurgents in order to fully restore peace in Borno. A statement issued by his Spokesman, Malam Isa Gusau on Saturday, the governor described “Christians in Borno as...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno First Lady, Dr Falmata Babagana Umara Zulum, on Friday reached out to Christian Widows and less privilege in the state, with a view to supporting them for the Christmas celebration. The gifts which were distributed at the Multipurpose Hall of the Government House...
By OJOMA PETER, Lokoja – Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has felicitated with Christians in the state and the country as the world commemorate the 2021 Christmas celebration. Bello in his Christmas message in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, noted that the season signified hope...
▪︎Says launch of NDP confirms Buhari’s commitment to rapid economic growth, national devt By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, has called on Nigerians not to spare any effort in showing love to one another and to country in this...
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha has asked Nigerians to avoid unnecessary travels in order to spread the spread of the Omicron variant in the country. He also called on the citizens to continue to adhere to all Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) including the regular...
President Muhammadu Buhari has again expressed his administration’s commitment to uplifting the quality of life of all citizens, assuring that he will not abandon the promises made to Nigerians. The president stated this in his Christmas message to Nigerians, released by the media unit of the State House, Abuja,...
After three days of persistent bearish mood, trading on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd (NGX) rebounded by N17 billion to close Christmas eve positive. Specifically, the market capitalisation rose by N17 billion or 0.08 per cent to close on Friday at N22.060 trillion from N22.043 trillion achieved on Thursday. In...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to keep hope alive in spite of the challenges facing the country. The PDP National Chairman, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, said this in his Christmas message on Friday in Abuja. Dr. Ayu further urged Nigerians to imbibe...
I rejoice with Christians in Nigeria as they join fellow believers all over the world to celebrate this season. It is a special period that brings peoples of the world together with one purpose; to celebrate togetherness, joy, peace, and above all, to share love with one another through...
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna chapter, has urged Christians and all Kaduna citizens to use the 2021 yuletide to pray for God’s intervention over the security challenges facing the nation. The CAN Chairman, Rev. John Hayab, made the call in a Christmas massage on Friday in Kaduna....
The Federal Government has declared free train rides for citizens from Dec.24 to Jan 4, 2022. The Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr Fidet Okhiria, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. ”The decision which was made in collaboration...
The Federal Government has declared Monday, Tuesday and Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day celebration. This is contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore, on Wednesday in Abuja. The Minister of Interior,...
Pastor Oloche Àdaji of the City of Refuge International Church on Sunday advised Christians against reckless celebration of Christmas. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Adaji admonished Christians to avoid sins while celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. He explained that the day, which signified...
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – The Police authority in Osun State has warned the residents of the state against selling, buying or using fireworks and other explosives during the Christmas and New Year festivities. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr Yemisi Opalola, gave the warning in...
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has disclosed that the National Assembly will pass the 2022 Appropriation Bill before Christmas. Lawan made the disclosure on Friday night, while receiving the New Telegraph’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Politics, alongside other Nigerians who had distinguished themselves in public service and the private sector....